The SMU vs. Penn State College Football Playoff first round game livestream is one of the first College Football Playoff games of the 2024 college football season — and you can watch it from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free!
The SMU vs. Penn State College Football Playoff first round game livestream is on Sat. Dec. 21
► Time: 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT / 5 p.m. GMT / 4 a.m. AEDT (Dec. 22)
• U.S. — Watch on TNT via Sling or Fubo or stream it on Max
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free
The 2024 College Football Playoffs first round continues after Friday night's Indiana vs. Notre Dame game with another first-time matchup between SMU and Penn State. This also marks both school's first appearance in the College Football Playoff and just the third meeting between the two schools.
Competing for a National Championship isn't new territory for Penn State, despite this being the team's first appearance in the College Football Playoff. The Nittany Lions head into this Saturday's matchup with the sixth seed and home-field advantage despite suffering a loss to the top-seed, Oregon, last weekend. If Penn State wants to keep their championship hopes alive, they will need a big day from quarterback Drew Allar.
On the other side of the ball, SMU finds themselves in the hunt for a national championship for the first time since 1984. The combination of quarterback Kevin Jennings and running back Brashard Smith has been stellar this season, helping SMU to an 11-2 record and a first-place regular season finish in the ACC. But they missed out on a crucial first round bye after a heartbreaking loss to Clemson in the ACC championship game. Can they keep their momentum going and walk away from College Station victorious, or will Penn State notch the win at home this weekend? Tune into the livestream to find out.
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How to watch SMU vs Penn State College Football Playoff first round game livestream from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the game on your usual subscription? You can still tune in via a virtual private network, or VPN. A VPN makes it appear like you're surfing the web from your home, allowing you to access the streaming services you already pay for. It's legal and easy to do.
We've tested many different VPN services and our favorite is NordVPN; it offers superb speeds, excellent customer service and a no-questions-asked 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it out first to see if it's right for you. But you've got other VPN options too, so check out our full list of the best VPN services.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view your usual U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Sling and watch the SMU vs. Penn State College Football Playoff first round game livestream.
How to watch SMU vs Penn State College Football Playoff first round game livestream in the U.S.
In the U.S., the SMU vs. Penn State College Football Playoff first round game livestream is on TNT. Unfortunately, that means it isn't available over the air with one of the best TV antennas, but it is typically available with most cable TV packages.
If you've already cut the cord, consider watching the game on Sling TV or Fubo — two of the best streaming services for live TV.
The Sling Orange package is just $46 per month and comes with more than 30 channels, including TNT. You can also opt for Sling Blue, starting at just $46 a month. Just be sure to check that TNT is available in your zip code before signing up.
Or, for $80 per month, you can sign up for Fubo and its 121 channels, including ESPN, all the broadcast networks and more.
If you prefer to use a streaming service instead of a cable alternative, you can also stream this game with Max.
How to watch SMU vs Penn State College Football Playoff first round game livestream for free
With one of our best TV antenna picks you can watch select college football livestreams over the air for free. Unfortunately, since the SMU vs. Penn State College Football Playoff first round game livestream is on TNT, you cannot watch it for free with an antenna.
How to watch SMU vs Penn State College Football Playoff first round game livestream in the U.K.
U.K. fans can watch the SMU vs. Penn State College Football Playoff first round game livestream on Sky Sports. The game will be accessible on Sky Sports Mix at 5 p.m. GMT on Saturday, Dec 21.
If you want this game and other select NCAA football games, you can add Sky Sports to an existing Sky subscription for £22/month.
Sky Glass is another option for watching NCAA and NFL football in the U.K. This service gives you Sky TV within a 4K TV that has a built-in Dolby Atmos soundbar without the need for a dish. Prices start at £14/month for the TV, plus a Sky subscription on top of that.
If you're currently an American in the U.K., and can't access Sky Sports, don't worry. You can use NordVPN to watch the SMU vs. Penn State College Football Playoff first round game livestream abroad.
How to watch SMU vs Penn State College Football Playoff first round game livestream in Australia
In Australia, the SMU vs. Penn State College Football Playoff first round game livestream will be shown on Kayo Sports. Kayo Sports gives you ESPN coverage of both college football and NFL livestreams, with a few games on offer each week. Kayo Sports will have access to this game and all College Football Playoff games this season through its ESPN deal.
Of course, if you're in Australia, you can always use NordVPN to watch your U.S. streaming services abroad.
How to watch SMU vs Penn State College Football Playoff first round game livestream in Canada
If you're in Canada, the SMU vs Penn State College Football Playoff first round game livestream will be on TSN2. TSN has a monopoly on college football so this is essentially your only option for watching games this season
Among the best streaming services we've tested, the only one that may offer games is Fubo, which has a pretty deep live sports selection and operates in Canada. Unfortunately, at this time we cannot confirm that Fubo will offer any college football livestreams in Canada like it does in the U.S.
Of course, if you're in Canada, you can always use NordVPN to watch your U.S. streaming services abroad.
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